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Lifestyles

The Garden Muse — The Easter Lily

Lilium longiflorum more commonly known as the Easter Lily is native to Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands. It ... Read more

Lifestyles

The Garden Muse — Native plant species and their importance in the landscape

Hang around gardeners long enough and inevitably the topic of native plants will come up in conversation. The ... Read more

Opinion

The Garden Muse — Was there really a Saint Valentine?

Did a Saint by the name of Valentine really exist? According to the Roman Catholic church and various ... Read more

Lifestyles

The Garden Muse — Ponder the importance of hardwood trees in the landscape

I have been thinking about the trees lately. Maybe because it is winter and the color scheme of ... Read more

Lifestyles

The Garden Muse — What is a Foodscape?

If you were to google the definition of “Foodscape” you would inevitably receive a smorgasbord of meanings and ... Read more

Lifestyles

Mistletoe

Mistletoe has been associated with Christmas since the 18th century, although it was associated with fertility and vitality ... Read more

Lifestyles

History and its importance thereof

While contemplating the many freedoms and fortunes we enjoy as a nation, thanks to those who served in ... Read more

Lifestyles

Decisions

Over the weekend I took the time to walk the grounds around my home. Sunday was a particularly ... Read more

Lifestyles

Autumn leaves

I have had many people this autumn remark on how lovely the colors of the leaves on the ... Read more

Lifestyles

Master gardeners

The South Central Master Gardener Association celebrated eight new members this month. For those who are not familiar ... Read more